Thank you, Madam Chairperson. When the cost was presented to committee, it was thought, at that time, that the project could be accomplished for around $28.3 million. As the plans developed further the cost changed. This is not uncommon, as the Member will know from past projects, whether schools or other projects, when the design work gets further along, the costs increase or you find other problems that you have to address. This magnitude of change on a $28 million project is not unusual at all. As the calibre of the estimates and the planning got further along, it became apparent that it was going to cost significantly more to rebuild YCC rather than replacing it with a new facility. As I said, the estimate went from $28.3 to $35 million. It was at that point that the consultant came back to us and advised we could do the same thing if we were prepared to build it over four years instead of seven. You can build a new facility for $5 million less than what you can renovate this facility for and provide the same functional program. As I say, you are irresponsible not to consider that savings of $5 million.
Charles Dent on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on July 30th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
July 29th, 1999
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